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Columbia University President Butler writes to President Roosevelt to convey his opinions on the current political climate including public sentiment against Governor Odell, Lieutenant Governor Higgins' suitability to run for Governor but inability to inspire great passion, and Butler's c...

Nicholas Murray Butler believes Norton Goddard would be of little use to Theodore Roosevelt if selected as Chairman of the County Committee, and he urges him to stay out of the selection process completely, as it could hurt him if things turn sour.

Nicholas Murray Butler apologizes to President Roosevelt for missing a meeting held at Mrs. Robinson's house. Butler seeks Roosevelt's opinion on the Platt-Odell arrangement and discusses pubic opinion regarding Roosevelt's presidential candidacy. Butler relays that he will meet with ...

Nicholas Murray Butler writes to President Roosevelt of his recent meetings with Joseph Bucklin Bishop and Mrs. Roosevelt and advises Roosevelt to keep political distance from Seth Low during the presidential campaign. Butler discusses the involvement of Frank Platt, Lemuel Ely Quigg, and Mr. Van...

Nicholas Murray Butler encloses a letter from Charles Rufus Skinner, whose re-election is being opposed, according to Skinner, due to his efforts to prevent public money from going towards religious and sectarian schools. Skinner has a great deal of "ammunition" on the subject and is co...

Nicholas Murray Butler discusses the politics behind the battle to reorganize New York's educational system. He includes a postscript mentioning that Governor Odell approves of a unification plan, as does the Department of Public Instruction.

Nicholas Murray Butler congratulates President Roosevelt on the Senate's vote supporting the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty (Panama Canal treaty). He hopes that civil engineer William B. Parsons is appointed to the Panama Canal Commission, instead of William H. Burr. He also comments on the passage...